Water industry talent exodus being exacerbated by Thames Water scrutiny
Expert hiring specialist, Murray McIntosh, is warning that the ongoing scrutiny of Thames Water is exacerbating the recruitment struggles being felt across the entire water industry.
SEPA warns against complacency - Scotland's rivers are still under stress despite recent weather
Despite rain and thunderstorms in the last few days, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning against complacency - Scotland's rivers are still under stress.
Met Office warns rapidly increasing risk UK temperatures could reach and even exceed 40°C in next 12 years
Met Office scientists have published a new study detailing the increasing likelihood of extreme temperatures in the UK, revealing that the chance of exceeding 40°C in the UK is accelerating at pace.
Ofwat £600m Innovation Fund - new report highlights nature’s role in solving water sector challenges
The £600 million Ofwat Innovation Fund has published its latest learning report, From source to sea: harnessing nature and communities for whole catchment innovation.
Environment Agency warns England faces 5 billion litre public water shortage by 2055 without urgent action
The Environment Agency is warning that England faces a massive 5 billion litre a day shortfall for public water supplies by 2055 without urgent action to futureproof resources – and a further 1 billion litre a day deficit for the wider economy.
New research study finds widespread TFA “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers
A new research study published today has found widespread Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA) “forever chemical” contamination in UK rivers - some locations had concentrations among the highest ever recorded globally.
Scottish Environment Protection Agency warns of ongoing pressure on river levels
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) are warning that despite rain in most of the country, current river flow monitoring shows sustained local pressure in northern catchments - with one area now at Significant Water Scarcity.
Copernicus: exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally
The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) is reporting an exceptionally dry spring in parts of north-western Europe and second-warmest May globally.
Environment Agency declares drought status for Yorkshire after driest spring in 132 years
The Environment Agency has today declared drought status in Yorkshire – the county has become the second region to enter drought status following the driest spring in 132 years.
Registration now open for Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival in July 2025
The registration process has now opened to apply for tickets for Northumbrian Water’s Innovation Festival in which takes pace at Newcastle Racecourse between 7th-10th July 2025.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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